Site of the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island, a successful defense of Aquidneck Island by British forces in the American Revolutionary War.

Mansions, many exemplary of period styles, built here by summer vacationers in late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This first building on the Brown University campus, built in 1770.

Long road along southern shore of Newport dotted with later, smaller summer homes and seaside views.

Original 120 acres (30 ha) of Providence as laid out by Roger Williams; today populated by many well-preserved historic homes, Brown University, and Rhode Island School of Design.

Area around Smith's Castle, one of Rhode Island's oldest houses, built on the site of an early trading post established by Roger Williams.

An 1874 Victorian Gothic brick lighthouse.